Although our work as school counselors can be very rewarding, it can also be frustrating! One of the things I
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As virtual counseling becomes an increasingly common part of modern practice, many counselors are seeking engaging, free tools and games to enhance
I admit I have always had a thing for rocks. I have collected my share over the years, and each time I
Mindfulness with middle schoolers: a piece of cake or labor of love? I’ve had loads of fun teaching mindfulness to elementary-aged students,
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What are your go to children’s books for counseling or lessons?
Do you have a shelf full of books in your school counseling office? Children’s books with social and emotional themes can be very helpful in explaining abstract or challenging concepts. Students connect with the characters and remember the message of the story. Check out what books Sara, Kate, and Ashley can’t live without.Trudy Ludwig Books
Ever feel like your group and individual sessions can feel a little too loose? A little unplanned? Using routines during your sessions
Classroom guidance lessons can be tricky. You are not in each classroom frequently enough to develop consistent routines, every classroom has their
In a perfect non-counseling duties would not be part of our schedule. There can be an upside to tasks that do not
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5 School Counseling Activities Using Candy
Counselor Chelsey
Halloween is coming! Which at my house means there is a lot of excess candy lying around that I can’t (shouldn’t) eat all by myself. If only I had access to a school full of kids who would love to help me eat it … Oh, wait. I do. While I don’t usually love pumping
I am constantly on the hunt for affordable craft supplies to use in counseling lessons and small groups. I troll the dollar aisles of all my favorite stores squirreling away ...
Pipe cleaners are one of my go-to craft supplies for the counseling office. They're so versatile, easy to store, and students love to create things with them or just keep ...
I admit I have always had a thing for rocks. I have collected my share over the years, and each time I go someplace new, I look for one to ...
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3 Powerful Reasons for Teaching Mindfulness
The Counseling Teacher Brandy
What is mindfulness? Simply put, it’s the ability to pay attention to the present moment, without any judgment. Although it may seem like a simple task, it’s actually getting harder and harder to practice in our digital
Just like classroom teachers, it is important that we are considering and differentiating our teaching and support for students with special needs. As a school counselor, it can be challenging ...
During the second quarter of the school year, I started talking to my seventh graders about stress. We did a simple self-assessment and nearly all of my students were reporting ...
I’m always excited about new fun school counseling activities that don’t involve worksheets and this post is all about my favorites! When I’m planning for my school counseling lessons, there are five ...
